Interestingly, Eric Chakonis, the top eighth-grade heavyweight in the nation, will showcase his skills for the first time for the high school audience this weekend. According to Don Bosco assistant coach Diego Crespo, Chakonis could have been in contention for a state medal as an eighth-grader. Eric will join his brother Zack at Don Bosco Prep next season where he will wrestle heavyweight.

State champions BJ Clagon (145) of Toms River South and Anthony Giraldo (126) and Etham Ramos (170) highlight Team New Jersey's roster while runner-ups Jadaen Bernstein (170) of Voorhees, Anthony Messner (195) of Franklin and Zack Chakonis (220) of Don Bosco will try to knock New York off for the first time in three years.